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Still have passion, hunger to play highest level of tennis: Novak Djokovic

Serbian tennis ace and the winner of 21 singles Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic, has said he still had the "passion" and "hunger" to play at the highest level

Maria Sakkari, Sloane Stephens win openers at Parma Ladies Tennis Open

Top-seeded Maria Sakkari rallied past Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Baindl 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-3 in the opening round of the Parma Ladies Open. Sakkari, who accepted a late wild card to the red clay court tournament, was playing her first event since losing to Wang Xiyu in the second round of the U.S. Open. Also, 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens defeated 121st-ranked Magdalena Frech 3-6, 6-3, 6-4; sixth-seeded Ana Bogdan beat Laura Pigossi 6-1, 6-2 and Anna Karolina Schmiedlova eliminated Reka-Luka Jani 6-2, 6-4. Stephens reached the semifinals last year when the inaugural edition was held in May.

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic set new bar of Tennis for next generations

Here is one way to look at what Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and the now-retired Roger Federer accomplished: The group known as the Big Three of men's tennis accumulated so many Grand Slam titles 63 in all that it seems unlikely anyone will reach the standards they set. Not anytime soon, certainly. Here was another way to think about things as the professional level of the sport began its post-Federer life on Saturday, following the last match of his career: What he and the other two members of that distinguished trio, along with Serena Williams, managed to do was demonstrate that it is possible to dominate for decades, not merely years, at a time. And the 41-year-old Federer, for one, thinks up-and-coming players can learn from the way he and the others of his era went about it, from their self-belief and attitudes about setting goals to their training, nutrition and other methods of ensuring longevity. He laughed when relaying a conversation with Bjorn Borg, who is the captain

Roger Federer's trophy-laden career ends in defeat at London's O2 Arena

It was surely unthinkable that Roger Federer's trophy-laden career would end with a defeat but that is what transpired as the 41-year-old Swiss maestro lost alongside Rafa Nadal on an emotional night

Defending champion Naomi Osaka pulls out of Pan Pacific Open due to illness

The defending champion Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from the ongoing Pan Pacific Open due to illness

Tennis legend Roger Federer's goodbye will be in doubles, maybe with Nadal

Federer said he is now at peace with the decision to walk away, and he wants this farewell to be a celebration.

Roger Federer: The billion-dollar legacy

Roger Federer has decided to quit tennis after a successful career of 24 years. He not only clinched 20 grand slams, but also a list of brand endorsements. A peek into the financial side of the legend

The retirement of Lord Federer: All that Federerverse will miss, and more

Roger Federer announced his retirement from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles

Davis Cup 2022: India trail Norway 0-2 on opening day of World Group I

Prajnesh Gunneswaran was defeated by US Open semifinalist Casper Ruud, while Ramkumar Ramanathan was beaten by Viktor Durasovic in their respective singles matches

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz loses to Canada's Auger-Aliassime at Davis Cup

Carlos Alcaraz's biggest fans had flocked see the world's new top-ranked player in his homecoming to Spain. Instead, they witnessed Felix Auger-Aliassime beat their new idol before staying on the hard court to secure a second victory in doubles and help Canada score a 2-1 upset win over Spain in the Davis Cup group phase on Friday. Alcaraz lost 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 to a superb Auger-Aliassime, who endured the partisan crowd and tilted the match at Valencia his way after the 19-year-old Spaniard dug deep to claim the first-set tiebreaker. Felix is a beast. Physically and mentally, Felix is one of the best in the world, Alcaraz said after his first match since winning the U.S. Open last weekend to become the youngest man to rise to the top of the ATP rankings. I didn't come in very good physical condition, he added. It was a very tough day, but I have to say congratulations to him because he played an unbelievable game. As the pavilion roared for Alcaraz, Auger-Aliassime coolly respond

End of an era: Twitter reacts to tennis great Roger Federer's retirement

The 41-year-old further said that the Laver Cup exhibition in London next week will be the last competitive tennis that he is going to play and he will not be seen on tours and in grand slams anymore.

Tennis star Roger Federer decides to hang up boots after Laver Cup

His decision to step away from the game comes after a similar one by Serena Williams. But unlike Williams, Federer was more definitive

Roger Federer says he is retiring from tennis after next week's Laver Cup

Federer has not competed since Wimbledon in July 2021. He has had a series of knee operations

US Open: Gen-Next at the net

The tournament could signal a new era in men's tennis

Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest No. 1 men's tennis player with US Open win

The 19-year-old has become youngest Grand Slam champion since countryman Rafael Nadal, 19, lifted trophy at Roland Garros in 2005, while he is youngest US Open titlist since Pete Sampras, 19, in 1990

Carlos Alcaraz clinches US Open title with 4-set victory over Casper Ruud

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz displayed explosive power and demonstrated impressive touch around the net as he overcame a fighting Norwegian Casper Ruud to clinch his maiden Grand Slam trophy

Sky is the limit, says Iga Swiatek after clinching maiden US Open crown

After clinching her maiden US Open title on Saturday, Iga Swiatek said that she was a little "surprised" by the win and added that the "sky is the limit" for her.The World No.1 clinched her third career Grand Slam at the US Open on Saturday after defeating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the final."At the beginning of the season, I realized that maybe I can have some good [hard-court] results on WTA events. I also made it to the semifinal of the Australian Open. But I wasn't sure if I was on the level yet to win actually a Grand Slam, especially US Open where the surface is so fast," she said in the post-match presser.Against Jabeur, it came down to a tight second-set tiebreak -- Swiatek's first in a final. Down 5-4, Swiatek fired a forehand winner that hit the line. When Jabeur's forehand sailed long two points later, she had closed another deal."It's something that I wasn't expecting for sure. It's also like a confirmation for me that sky is the limit. I'm proud, also surprised a little ..

World No 1 Iga Swiatek becomes first Polish woman to win US Open title

Iga Swiatek became the first Polish woman to win the US Open by defeating Ons Jabeur in straight sets at a full-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium

US Open 2022: Rajeev Ram, Joe Salisbury defend men's doubles title

The duo of Ram and Salisbury defeated Koolhof and Skupski 7-6(4), 7-5 to clinch the US Open crown

US Open: Tiafoe continues magical run, top seed Swiatek reaches semifinals

The 21-year-old will then face Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the semifinals after the sixth seed's 6-1, 7-6(4) dismissal of 2016 US Open runner-up Karolina Pliskova earlier on Wednesday